Jewish Vaulter Lilia Akhaimova Helps Russia to Gymnastics Gold in Tokyo
Lilia Akhaimova, a Russian Jewish gymnast competing in her first Olympics, had the lowest all-around score on her team during the qualifying round for the finals, in part because of a balance beam fall.
Australian Jewish Kayaker Jessica Fox Wins Bronze — Again — at Tokyo Olympics
Jessica Fox, considered by many to be the greatest paddler of all time, was heavily favored to win gold in the Tokyo Olympics women’s slalom K-1 competition.
Olympics Opening Ceremony Honors Israeli Athletes Murdered in Munich for First Time
For the first time ever, the Olympic Games held a moment of silence during the opening ceremony for the 11 Israeli athletes murdered during the Munich Olympics in 1972.
Jewish World Responds to Ben & Jerry’s
Kosher supermarkets are rethinking their inventory. Politicians are emptying their freezers.
Tokyo Olympics Creative Director Fired Over 1990s Comedy Skit Mocking the Holocaust
The creative director of the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony was fired after a Holocaust joke he made during a 1990s comedy skit drew attention this week.
Britain’s Labour Party Bans Four Far-left Factions to Change Reputation on Antisemitism
The Labour Party in Britain has banned four far-left factions as part of an effort to address frustration about the party’s handling of antisemitism.
How US Laws Against Israel Boycotts Could Hit Ben & Jerry’s
Ben & Jerry’s decision this week to pull out of an agreement has angered some Jewish-owned businesses.
AP Predicts that Israel Will Win a Record-setting Seven Olympic Medals
Will it be a historic Olympics for Israel? The Associated Press thinks so.
Argentina’s Vice President Rails Against AMIA Trial
Argentina’s Vice President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner called the imminent trial into her alleged efforts to cover up Iran’s role in the AMIA Jewish center attack a “monumental scandal.”
Pope Francis Restricts Latin Mass That Caused Controversy with Jews
Pope Francis has restricted the use of the Latin Mass, a form of the liturgy favored by traditionalist Catholics that calls for the conversion of the Jews and that until 2008 included a reference to Jewish “blindness.”
